Weekend Update

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The Herald News, Fall River, MA

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Posted Apr. 3, 2014 at 9:00 PM

Posted Apr. 3, 2014 at 9:00 PM

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Get your groove on with Tavares

The New Bedford-based band known for their hits, “Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel” and “More Than A Woman” will be performing at Bristol Community College on Saturday, April 5, at 7:15 p.m., in the Margaret L. Jackson Arts Center Auditorium, at the BCC Fall River Campus, 777 Elsbree St. Lower level main theater tickets are $45 and balcony seating is $30. Visit the BCC Foundation Office in Room 118, in the D Building on the BCC Fall River Campus, or contact 508-776-5475, to purchase your concert tickets. Form of payment for tickets can be either cash or check. Checks must be made payable to: Perry Tavares.

Get 'yer' blues on with Bob Ardern and Manitoba Hal

On Sunday, April 6, Bob Ardern & Manitoba Hal will perform at Sandywoods Center for the Arts. Canadian finger-style guitarist Bob Ardern combines masterful playing with melodies that conjure vivid images and then pulls it all together into a captivating sound. Manitoba Hal is a consummate bluesman, best known for his masterful playing of the ukulele. Tickets are $12 advance, $15 at the door. Reserve advance tickets by calling 401-241-7349. Leave a message with your name and number of tickets desired. You’ll pay the advance price at the door. For more information, visit www.sandywoodsmusic.com.

Detective Veronica Meadows' got spunk

Plucky Veronica has been solving small town crimes forever. But things soon take a dangerous turn into the unknown when she stops following the rules of the game and starts writing her own story. Trinity Rep continues its commitment to new plays with the world premiere of Veronica Meadows by Stephen Thorne, directed by Michael Perlman in Trinity Rep’s intimate Dowling Theater from April 3 to May 4. Tickets are on sale now at www.trinityrep.com, by calling (401) 351-4242, or at the theater’s box office at 201 Washington St., Downtown Providence.

Dixieland meets soul with Roosevelt Dime

The Wamsutta Club and Wepecket Island Records present Roosevelt Dime at the Wamsutta Club, New Bedford, Saturday, April 5, 7 p.m. Door price for tickets will be $18, $12 for seniors and children under 12. Advance tickets can be purchased online for $14, $9 for seniors and children, at www.wepecket.com/tickets.htm or at the front desk of the Cub. The show is family-friendly, and the Club is handicap-accessible. Food and bever­age service is available during the per­formance. Call 508-292-5632 for reservations or more info.

Cutler's still schemin'

Mark Cutler & Men of Great Courage will perform at Sandywoods Center for the Arts, 43 Muse Way, Tiverton, tonight (April 4) at 8 p.m. Cutler, a gifted guitarist and award-winning singer/songwriter, served as frontman for The Schemers and The Raindogs. With The Raindogs, he toured in support of Bob Dylan and Warren Zevon. Reserve advance tickets by calling 401-241-7349. Tickets cost $12 advance, $15 at door. Leave message with your name and number of tickets desired. You'll pay the advance price at the door. www.sandywoodsmusic.com